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SH08 XKG

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

291,960 mi
Last recorded291,960 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 291,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 290,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 289,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 286,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 277,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 26,197 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 26,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 258,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 225,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 188,166 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 150,464 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 110,082 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SH08 XKG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH08 XKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH08 XKG registered?

SH08 XKG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SH08 XKG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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